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Highlights & balayage in Kew, VIC

2 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Kew, VIC itself, with the rest a short trip away, most start between $40 and $93, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Highlights & balayage in Kew, VIC, at a glance

Foils, babylights and balayage are different techniques for different results, and the maintenance they need varies enormously. Deciding how often you are willing to sit in a chair is as important as choosing the shade.

Most start between
$40–$93
Open past 7pm
21 of 30

What to look for

  • Balayage grows out softly and can be left for three to four months. Foils give more lift but show regrowth sooner.
  • Ask to see work on hair that started the same colour as yours, not just the finished blondes.

Read the full guide to highlights & balayage in Melbourne, VIC for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

How much do highlights and balayage cost in Australia? Half of what Australian businesses publish sits between $125 and $277.

30 places in and around Kew, VIC

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Liberty & Frank

Hawthorn2.1 kmPremium5.0(207)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

93 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $510
  • 2.1 km from Kew — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Always nail my blonde foils and prioritise my hair health and its a lovely relaxed atmosphere!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $510

Mark L Hair - Hair Colour Specialist in Melbourne

Hawthorn East3.1 kmPremium5.0(62)

Hair salon · Casual · Consultation-led

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $418
  • 3.1 km away in Hawthorn East
  • Highlights $418
  • Hair colour $209

Hitchcock Blonde

Hawthorn1.4 kmMid-range4.8(18)

Hair salon

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • 1.4 km from Kew — about a 4 minute drive

Hair by Kym

Richmond3.1 kmPremium5.0(171)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 3.1 km away in Richmond
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Was recommended the salon by the Richmond Facebook page for blonde foils and I'm very happy with the switch to her salon.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews
  • Highlights $225
  • Hair colour $93

Platonic hair studio

Hawthorn1.2 kmPremium4.8(82)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $79
  • 1.2 km from Kew — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Incredible look with beautiful face-framing highlights for the warmer months.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $79
  • Hair colour $49

She Hairdressing

Balwyn3.9 kmPremium4.8(155)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 3.9 km away in Balwyn
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
“I came in for foils and absolutely love the result.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $120

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North4.5 kmPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 4.5 km away in Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $61

Blondes to Brunettes

Prahran6.0 kmPremium4.9(138)

Hair salon

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 6.0 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $25

ÉTINCELLE Extensions & Colour Specialists

Richmond3.9 kmPremium4.8(102)

Hair salon · Friendly · In & out

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $165
  • 3.9 km away in Richmond
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Whether you're after a bold transformation or subtle, sun-kissed highlights,”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $165
  • Hair colour $75

Plumage Salon

Kew400 mPremium4.9(116)

Hair salon · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $350
  • In Kew
  • Highlights $350
  • Hair colour $30

Hairhouse Victoria Gardens

Richmond2.4 kmPremium4.7(327)

Hair salon · Friendly

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 2.4 km from Kew — about a 6 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“Agathe was amazingly skilled - I am so thrilled with my blowout and blonde highlights!”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $80

Blonde Army

Northcote5.7 kmPremium4.7(122)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

86 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $20
  • 5.7 km away in Northcote
  • Highlights $20
  • Hair colour $20

Heading Out Hair & Beauty Fitzroy

Fitzroy5.2 kmUpper mid-range4.7(247)

Hair salon · Friendly

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $48.10
  • 5.2 km away in Fitzroy
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I always just get a tidy-up cut and gentle highlights..”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $48.10
  • Hair colour $62

hendrx hair co

Richmond4.0 kmPremium4.7(43)

Hair salon

85 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.0 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $25

Spada Hair

Prahran6.0 kmPremium4.8(127)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $155
  • 6.0 km away in Prahran
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“My colour turned out beautiful, the balayage technique was done perfectly with such attention to detail.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $155
  • Hair colour $85

Immik Hair

Balwyn3.4 kmPremium4.7(39)

Beauty salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 3.4 km away in Balwyn
  • Highlights $70

The Lab for Hair

South Yarra5.5 kmPremium5.0(32)

Hair salon

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 5.5 km away in South Yarra
  • Highlights $120
  • Hair colour $70

Ellen Does Hair

Collingwood4.1 kmMid-range5.0(31)

Beauty salon · Relaxed · Consultation-led

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • 4.1 km away in Collingwood
  • 5 reviews mention highlights
“Ellen is really talented at what she does and I definitely trusted her with my full head of foils.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 5 reviews

Serge Videl Hairdressers

Hawthorn1.8 kmPremium4.8(92)

Hair salon · Friendly

84 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 1.8 km from Kew — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $40

Halo Hair Boutique

Kooyong3.9 kmPremium4.2(23)

Hair salon

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $190
  • 3.9 km away in Kooyong
  • Highlights $190
  • Hair colour $30

By Fitzroy (formerly EdwardsAndCo Fitzroy)

Fitzroy5.1 kmPremium4.7(306)

Beauty salon · Friendly

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $194
  • 5.1 km away in Fitzroy
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I get grey blending on my brunette hair with highlights and lowlights, and my …”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $194
  • Hair colour $45

Three Blind Mice

Hawthorn2.0 kmPremium4.9(76)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

83 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 2.0 km from Kew — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $225

Archibalds

Melbourne5.6 kmPremium5.0(28)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 5.6 km away in Melbourne
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“He transformed my long hair, usually tied in a "mum bun," into a short style that beautifully highlights my curls.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $110

NAILOLOGY - Coffee & Nails (Kew)

Kew2.3 kmPremium4.7(333)

Nail salon · Friendly

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $35
  • In Kew
  • Highlights $35
  • Hair colour $40

Q Studio For Hair

Kew East1.6 kmUpper mid-range4.4(8)

Hair salon

82 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 1.6 km from Kew — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $55

Madison Avenue Hair & Skin

Surrey Hills5.6 kmMid-range4.7(67)

Beauty salon · High energy · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 5.6 km away in Surrey Hills
  • 3 reviews mention highlights
“Whether you’re after a subtle balayage, bold transformation, or the perfect blonde, they nail it every time.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 3 reviews

Parental Advisory Hair

Collingwood4.0 kmPremium5.0(52)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $55
  • 4.0 km away in Collingwood
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $65

Tumi Hair Richmond

Richmond3.1 kmPremium4.8(203)

Hair salon · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $170
  • 3.1 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $170

Made Gorgeous

Fitzroy North5.2 kmPremium4.7(50)

Hair salon · Consultation-led · Friendly

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 5.2 km away in Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $40

Amberley Rose Hair

Richmond3.9 kmMid-range5.0(12)

Beauty salon

81 per cent match — Strong match
  • 3.9 km away in Richmond
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
“I have been balayage, blonde & copper in the space of 12 months and my hair has never been healthier.”
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews